GeauxSioux Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Although I'm not a Lakers fan (heck, I'm not even an NBA fan), congratulations to former UND great Phil Jackson for winning his 10th NBA Championship. This puts him ahead of Auerbach for most championships. Sioux Pro-Files: Jackson's 10th title sets him apart In fact, Jackson has now won more championships than any head coach in North American pro sports modern history. According to ESPN the Magazine's Chris Broussard, Jackson has cemented his legacy as the greatest coach in NBA history. Orlando head coach Stan Van Gundy, who became Jackson's latest finals victim, agrees. Quote
Teeder11 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Another stat I heard is that Phil has won 10 of the last 19 NBA championships. Pretty impressive no matter what you think of the guy's views. Quote
Big10Sioux Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Wow that is so impressive. It really is the most impressive feat by someone associated with UND. Quote
mizzou/sioux Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 While at UND Phil was coached by Bill Fitch, who also went on to a sterling career as a head coach in the NBA. Fitch may not have had as glorious a record as an NBA head coach as Jackson, but it was still good enough for Fitch to have been selected as one of the NBA's 10 best coaches of all time. Jackson, of course, made the 10-best list as well. It's also interesting to note that over a three-year period in the mid- to late 1960s under Fitch with Jackson playing a key role that the Sioux men's basketball team, if I recall correctly, posted a 70-16 record over that three-year span, winning three straight North Central Conference championships in the process. I believe the team also finished third and then fourth in consecutive appearances at the then College Division tournament at Evansville, Indiana. Those were some heady times for Sioux sports of that era. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 While at UND Phil was coached by Bill Fitch, who also went on to a sterling career as a head coach in the NBA. And the assistant during that time was ... Jimmy Rodgers. In that photo there are 11 NBA titles as a head coach (1 for Fitch, the tall guy has the other 10). There are six titles as an assistant (Rodgers). And there are at least three other Finals appearances (Fitch, Houston; Jackson, LAL, twice) ... three NBA coach of the year awards ... two of the ten greatest coaches in NBA history. Quote
Big A HG Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Why should we congratulate him when he doesn't even acknowledge his North Dakota history? I used to like the guy when he was with the Bulls (I'm a huge Jordan fan), but then I found out about the real Phil Jackson.... Quote
ScottM Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 While I may not agree with Jackson's opinions, his ties to UND, and relative class, are the only reason I have paid any attention to the Lakers after Shaq left. When he ran the Bulls, it was Jordan time, baby! Quote
omahasioux1 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Why should we congratulate him when he doesn't even acknowledge his North Dakota history? I used to like the guy when he was with the Bulls (I'm a huge Jordan fan), but then I found out about the real Phil Jackson....Ditto. Quote
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